Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz notched two points during Wednesday's victory against the Capitals.

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He had a goal and an assist, along with three shots and two penalty minutes. Kunitz now has 16 goals, 37 points, and 30 penalty minutes through 53 games this season. Sidney Crosby, Patric Hornqvist, and Brandon Sutter also tallied for Pittsburgh.

Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz notched two points during Wednesday's victory against the Capitals.

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Impact

He had a goal and an assist, along with three shots and two penalty minutes. Kunitz now has 16 goals, 37 points, and 30 penalty minutes through 53 games this season. Sidney Crosby, Patric Hornqvist, and Brandon Sutter also tallied for Pittsburgh.

Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz scored a power-play goal in Friday's overtime victory in New Jersey.

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New Jersey frustrated Pittsburgh all night, keeping them off the scoreboard for nearly 57 minutes despite the Penguins having the puck in the Devils zone for much of the game. The Penguins finally broke through on the power play when Kunitz drove home a loose puck in front of the net. Pittsburgh won in overtime, 2-1. Kunitz has 15 goals and 16 assists in 41 games this season.

Kunitz has recently moved down to Pittsburgh's second line, but he isn't missing Sidney Crosby that much playing with Evgeni Malkin. Despite not scoring, Kunitz had five assists over the goal drought. He had nine goals and 11 assists this season.

Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz had two assists and was +3 in Pittsburgh's win over the Sabres, on Saturday. | 11/09/2014 10:20 AM

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Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz had two assists and was +3 in Pittsburgh's win over the Sabres, on Saturday.

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Impact

He now has 16 points on the season, and should continue to shine, playing on the same line as Sidney Crosby.

Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz now has five goals in the last three games. | 11/04/2014 10:55 PM

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Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz now has five goals in the last three games.

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Impact

He has been on fire of late, and now has 14 points on the season. Any player who plays next to Sidney Crosby will have the opportunity to produce big numbers.

Kunitz has averaged 0.81 points per game in his five-plus seasons with the Penguins. It is hard to assume those numbers will again go up this year, but even at 35 years old, Kunitz has shown no signs of slowing down.

Chris Kunitz finds back of net Wednesday | 05/08/2014 9:38 AM

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Chris Kunitz scored a goal in Pittsburgh's 4-2 victory on Wednesday.

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Impact

Kunitz is on a three-game point streak. He has three goals and five assists in 10 playoff contests.

Chris Kunitz shines in Penguins' playoff run | 05/07/2014 11:09 AM

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The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to be very happy with what Chris Kunitz brings to the table.

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Impact

Kunitz isn't a superstar, but he plays well with them, going into the tough areas and adjusting his game to suit his linemates needs. "You could go through that [opening-round Columbus] series and say there were probably three goals we scored where he didn't get the goal, but that he was responsible for, from being net-front or recovering pucks," Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato said. Kunitz has two goals and seven points in nine playoff games.

Chris Kunitz records fifth assist of playoffs | 05/06/2014 10:46 AM

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Chris Kunitz registered an assist in Pittsburgh's 2-0 win against the New York Rangers Monday night.

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Impact

Kunitz has two goals and five assists in nine postseason games. He's only been held off the scoresheet in one of the Penguins' last seven contests.

Chris Kunitz has goal and assist in win | 04/27/2014 9:09 AM

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Chris Kunitz scored and added an assist in the Penguins 3-1 win over Columbus Saturday.

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Impact

Kunitz now has two goals and four points in five games. He was likely a first or second round pick in most playoff pools so Saturday's outburst was much needed.

Chris Kunitz scores in Game 4 loss to CBJ | 04/23/2014 10:22 PM

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Chris Kunitz scored a goal for the Penguins in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

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Impact

Kunitz clearly played his best game of the postseason, racking up five shots on goal in addition to his power play marker. James Neal and Craig Adams also found the back of the net for the Pens in the loss while Paul Martin added a pair of assists.

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Chris Kunitz returned to action on Sunday April 13.

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Chris Kunitz out Saturday, is day-to-day | 04/12/2014 1:42 PM

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Chris Kunitz won't play in Saturday's game versus Philadelphia.

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Coach Dan Bylsma said that Kunitz is day-to-day. He played Wednesday after sitting out last Sunday's contest with a lower-body ailment. His absence appears to rest-related and he's expected to be ready for the playoffs

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Chris Kunitz returned to action on Wednesday April 9.

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Chris Kunitz scores 35th in Pens loss to CAR | 04/01/2014 11:24 PM

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Chris Kunitz scored the Pens' only goal, his 35th of the season, in the Pens' 4-1 loss to Carolina on Tuesday night.

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Impact

Kunitz was set up by linemates Lee Stempniak and Sydney Crosby. The 34 year old is riding a four game point streak in which he has five points. This season, the power winger has 67 points through 74 games.

Kunitz buries 33rd in loss to Kings | 03/27/2014 10:49 PM

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Chris Kunitz scored a goal for Pittsburgh in a 3-2 loss to Los Angeles Thursday night.

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Impact

Kunitz continues to add to his career-best goal and point totals, having now registered 33 and 63, respectively. Taylor Pyatt was the other Pittsburgh goal scorer in the defeat.

Chris Kunitz has two points Tuesday | 03/19/2014 10:10 AM

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Chris Kunitz had a goal and an assist in Pittsburgh's 5-1 win on Tuesday.

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Impact

Kunitz returned after missing two games with a leg injury. He has 32 goals and 61 points in 66 contests in 2013-14.

Pittsburgh gets Chris Kunitz back | 03/18/2014 6:49 PM

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Chris Kunitz (leg) will rejoin the Penguins on Tuesday.

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Impact

Kunitz was out for two games due to his leg injury. He's back to serving on the Penguins' top line with Sidney Crosby.

Kunitz is a possibility to return Tuesday | 03/18/2014 10:38 AM

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Chris Kunitz (leg) might be back on Tuesday.

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Impact

Kunitz has been sidelined for two games due to the injury. He has 31 goals and 59 points in 65 contests this season.

Chris Kunitz may return to Penguins today | 03/16/2014 10:58 AM

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The Penguins missed Chris Kunitz (leg) in their 4-0 loss to the Flyers in Philadelphia Saturday but the star left winger could be healthy enough to return to the Pittsburgh lineup for the teams' rematch today.

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That's the word from Pittsburgh coach Dan Blysma. Kunitz participated in the pregame warm-up skate Saturday. However, he was replaced in the lineup by winger Jayson Megna, who was recalled from the AHL on Friday. Kunitz crashed hard with both legs into a goal post during the Penguins' home win over Washington on Tuesday night. He had not missed any contest since he was suspended for Game 4 of an opening-round playoff series in 2011. He had not missed games because of injury since failing to play in 13 consecutive from Feb. 6-March 5 of that season.

Chris Kunitz (leg) might return Sunday | 03/15/2014 4:42 PM

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Chris Kunitz (leg) was unable to play Saturday, but he could be back in the lineup on Sunday.

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Impact

Coach Dan Bylsma called Kunitz a "possibility" to return for Sunday's rematch against Philadelphia. The Penguins lost 4-0 to the Flyers on Saturday afternoon

Chris Kunitz is a game-time decision | 03/15/2014 10:18 AM

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Chris Kunitz (leg contusion) is considered a game-time decision Saturday.

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Impact

The winger practiced Friday, so that's a good sing that he'll be good to go. Kunitz has 31 goals and 59 points this season.

Chris Kunitz practices, status still unclear | 03/14/2014 2:46 PM

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Chris Kunitz (leg) resumed practicing on Friday.

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Impact

Kunitz missed Thursday's skate after crashing into the Penguins' goalpost during Tuesday's game. He is still a game-time decision for Saturday's contest.

Chris Kunitz doesn't practice Thursday | 03/14/2014 10:42 AM

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Chris Kunitz (leg) missed Thursday's practice.

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Kunitz crashed into the Penguins' goalpost on Tuesday and hurt his legs in the process. He stayed in the game and X-rays didn't reveal any fractures, but there's still a chance that he will miss Saturday's contest versus Philadelphia.

Sid puts on The Crosby Show vs. Caps | 03/10/2014 9:35 PM

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Sidney Crosby was a factor in all three Pittsburgh goals in a 3-2 win over Washington Monday.

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Impact

Crosby picked up his 30th goal of the season while also drawing assists on the 30th and 31st tallies of the year for Chris Kunitz. Newly-acquired Lee Stempniak picked up two assists in the victory.

Chris Kunitz nets a PPG versus Sharks | 03/07/2014 10:57 AM

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Chris Kunitz scored a power-play goal in Pittsburgh's 5-3 loss to San Jose.

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Impact

Kunitz is just one marker shy of reaching the 30-goal milestone for the first time in his career. He was also minus-three on Thursday, dropping him down to plus-22 this season.

Chris Kunitz nets first goal since Olympics | 03/05/2014 10:09 AM

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Chris Kunitz scored a goal in Pittsburgh's 3-1 win on Tuesday.

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Impact

It was Kunitz's first point since the Olympics. We wouldn't be too concerned about the mini-slump that he just ended. Barring an injury, he should finish the campaign on a strong note.

Chris Kunitz breaks the ice with goal | 02/23/2014 9:29 AM

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Chris Kunitz scored his first goal of the Olympics on Sunday.

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Impact

There were a lot of complaints when Kunitz was named to the Canadian team but he picked the top corner using Swedish defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson as a screen, to beat Henrik Lundqvist who had no chance. The goal put the game away for Canada who took a 3-0 lead on the goal and that would be the final score.

CAN alters lines, Kunitz back with Crosby | 02/19/2014 11:48 AM

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Chris Kunitz will be back on Sidney Crosby's wing for Wednesday's quarterfinal meeting against Latvia.

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Impact

He was demoted to the fourth line versus Finland on Sunday. Kunitz and Crosby will be joined by Patrice Bergeron. Jamie Benn will play with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry in another line alteration, while Jonathan Toews will skate between Patrick Marleau and Jeff Carter. Patrick Sharp, John Tavares, Rick Nash and Martin St. Louis will form the fourth unit.

Canada drops Chris Kunitz to fourth line | 02/17/2014 10:37 AM

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Chris Kunitz ended up being dropped to Canada's fourth line in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over Finland.

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Impact

He shared time on the fourth unit with John Tavares, Rick Nash and Patrick Sharp. "I think Kunitz did real good where he was," Canada coach Mike Babcock said referring to Kunitz's work alongside Pittsburgh linemate Sidney Crosby. "But to me, this wasn't about Kunitz. It was about our overall team and just trying to find things that work." He has no points and four shots in three Olympic contests so far.

Chris Kunitz nets his 27th goal of 2013-14 | 01/31/2014 10:19 AM

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Chris Kunitz found the back of the net against Los Angeles on Thursday.

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Impact

Kunitz has recorded at least one point in four of his last five contests. He's in a four-way tie for fifth place with 27 goals in 54 games this season.

Kunitz has recorded at least a point in three of his last four contests. He has 26 goals and 28 assists in 53 games this season.

Chris Kunitz nets 24th goal in 2-1 win | 01/12/2014 12:47 AM

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Chris Kunitz netted a goal for Pittsburgh in its 2-1 win over the Flames on Saturday night.

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Impact

The Team Canada member for the Sochi Olympics has simply become a goal-scoring machine. The goal is his 24th of the year, good for sixth in the league, and he has 49 points, good for seventh. Kunitz is easily going to shatter his career highs in goals (25) and points (61). Matt Niskanen potted the other goal. Robert Bortuzzo and Tanner Glass had the helpers.

Chris Kunitz keeps rolling with 2 G, 1 A | 01/03/2014 10:30 PM

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Chris Kunitz scored a pair and added an assist to help the Pens topple the Rangers 5-2 Friday night.

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Impact

Kunitz now has seven points in his past three games, with 23 goals and 46 points in just 43 games this season. He certainly has not let fantasy owners down this season despite sky-high expectations.

He is enjoying another strong season in 2013-13, which has seen him rack up 21 goals and 21 helpers in 41 contests. Kunitz is on pace for a career year and he should be able to end up in the 70-80 point range.

Chris Kunitz is averaging a point-per-game | 12/20/2013 11:20 AM

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Chris Kunitz scored twice in Pittsburgh's 5-2 win on Thursday.

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Impact

Kunitz found another level in the shorten campaign and he hasn't fallen back to Earth this season. He now has 20 goals and 17 assists in 37 contests.

Chris Kunitz picked up 2 points in victory | 12/18/2013 11:16 PM

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Chris Kunitz registered a goal and added an assist for the Penguins in a 4-3 shootout win Wednesday.

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Impact

Kunitz continues to rack up points in advance of the Winter Olmpics in February and has now picked up 34 in 36 games on the season. Pascal Dupuis and Brandon Sutter chipped in for the Pens by scoring a goal in the win.

Chris Kunitz continues career season | 12/07/2013 11:44 PM

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Chris Kunitz netted a goal for the Penguins in their 3-2 loss to the Bruins on Saturday night.

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Impact

Kunitz is playing his best hockey at age 34. He now has 17 goals, nine shy of a career high, and he has 31 points in 31 games. He's never been a point-per-game player before but there's no reason to think that this can't be sustained now because he's playing with the best in the game in Sidney Crosby. James Neal had the other marker. Matt Niskanen picked up two helpers.

Chris Kunitz scores twice in drubbing of SJ | 12/05/2013 9:46 PM

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Chris Kunitz scored a pair of goals for the Penguins in Thursday's 5-1 thrashing of San Jose.

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Impact

Playing with Sidney Crosby certainly has its advantages, as Kunitz has netted 16 goals on the season. Jayson Megna, Kris Letang and Pascal Dupuis all found the back of the net in the victory while Crosby dished out three helpers.

Brandon Sutter scored his fifth goal of the season at 8:27 of the third period. Sidney Crosby assisted on all of the Penguins' goals, giving him 36 points in 27 games this season.

Chris Kunitz's big night lifts Pens | 11/22/2013 9:43 PM

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Chris Kunitz scored twice on the power play and added an assist in the final two minutes to help Pittsburgh sneak by the New York Islanders 4-3 on Friday night.

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Impact

Kunitz recorded his first multipoint game since Oct. 19, and now has 11 goals and 21 points through 23 games. Sidney Crosby scored the winner with 1:16 remaining in regulation to lift the Pens.

Chris Kunitz pots goal in 4-1 loss | 11/16/2013 9:43 PM

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Chris Kunitz scored for the Penguins, who fell to the Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.

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Impact

The winger had game-high seven shots on goal, as he continues to put the puck in the net with regularity. Kunitz has nine goals and 17 assists this season. Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin finished with a game-low minus-three rating. Sidney Crosby had four penalty minutes.

Chris Kunitz plays in 600th NHL game | 11/16/2013 10:54 AM

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Chris Kunitz played in his 600th NHL game on Friday.

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Impact

Kunitz, who has eight goals and 16 points in 19 games for the Penguins, did not plan anything special for the milestone. "It doesn't really have any significance to it," Kunitz said. 'It's nice to be a part and play in this league. It's not something that's just given. The accomplishment is being able to play that many games"

Kunitz (game-time decision) plays Wednesday | 11/07/2013 10:42 AM

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Chris Kunitz was able to play on Wednesday after being referred to as a game-time decision by coach Dan Bylsma.

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Impact

Kunitz has taken some maintenance days lately. He ended up registering an assist in Pittsburgh's 5-1 loss Wednesday night.

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Chris Kunitz returned to action on Wednesday November 6.

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Kunitz will be a game-time decision Wednesday | 11/06/2013 12:59 PM

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Chris Kunitz (undisclosed) is a game-time decision on Wednesday, according to Penguins coach Dan Bylsma.

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Impact

For his part, Kunitz thinks he's healthy enough to play despite taking some maintenance days lately. He has eight goals and 15 points in 15 games this season.

Chris Kunitz doesn't skate Tuesday | 11/05/2013 12:39 PM

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Chris Kunitz is dealing with an undisclosed injury.

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Impact

Kunitz didn't skate on Tuesday. The Penguins still consider him probable for Wednesday's contest.

Chris Kunitz has a goal in 4 straight games | 11/03/2013 12:08 PM

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Pittsburgh Penguins winger Chris Kunitz has a goal in four consecutive games after continuing that trend versus Columbus on Saturday.

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Impact

He has 15 points in 15 contests, with great peripherals (+12, 10 PIM and 52 SOG). Who knows what he would do without Sidney Crosby, but fantasy owners don't care.

Kunitz scores in Penguins' victory | 11/01/2013 9:58 PM

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Chris Kunitz found the back of the net in Pittsburgh's 4-2 win over Columbus on Friday.

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Impact

Kris Letang, Jayson Megna, and Brandon Sutter each scored for the Penguins. Evgeni Malkin assisted on two of Pittsburgh's four goals.

Chris Kunitz on way to another solid year | 10/05/2013 10:02 PM

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Chris Kunitz notched a goal for the Penguins as they took down the Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night.

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Impact

Kunitz posted career highs last season as the perks of playing on Sidney Crosby's line are clear. We expect him to get around 25-30 goals this year, but he probably won't finish with over a point-per-game. Other goals scorers for the Pens: Crosby, Craig Adams and Chuck Kobasew. Matt Niskanen chipped in with two assists.

Chris Kunitz dominant vs. Red Wings | 09/25/2013 10:06 PM

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Chris Kunitz registered two goals and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 preseason victory over Detroit.

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Impact

Kunitz appears to be picking up where he left off when he enjoyed a career season in 2012-13. Pascal Dupuis, Craig Adams and Jussi Jokinen all found the back of the net for Pittsburgh while Marc-Andre Fleury played the entire game in goal and stopped 16 of 17 shots for the win. Drew Miller was the lone goal scorer for the Wings while Petr Mrazek played the entire game between the pipes.

Chris Kunitz lands 3-year extension from Pens | 06/27/2013 11:07 AM

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Chris Kunitz to a three-year, $11.55 million extension.

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Impact

He has one year left on his current deal and then he'll earn a $125,000 annual raise, with a $3.85 million cap hit. Kunitz enjoyed an excellent 2013 campaign with 22 goals and 52 points in 48 games. He has benefited from being able to play alongside Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby in recent years, but that doesn't take away from his tenacity and his ability to put the puck in the net.

Kunitz pots only Pens' goal in deflating loss | 06/06/2013 12:46 AM

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Chris Kunitz scored the lone goal for the Penguins in their 2-1 double-overtime loss to the Bruins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Impact

Kunitz roofed home a goal 8:51 into the second period on a nifty centering, backhand pass from Paul Martin. But it was all that Pittsburgh could manage to get past Tuukka Rask. Despite the loss, the Penguins did everything they needed to do to get back into the series, playing a much more urgent and structured game. They outshot and outchanced the Bruins by a considerable margin, playing their best game but still falling short. Deflating in every sense of the word as they are now down 3-0 in the series. Evgeni Malkin had 21 shot attempts, getting 10 on goal, while Kris Letang had eight shots on net and led the team with 40:50 of ice time. Sidney Crosby had three shots on goal, and he hasn't scored in four games.

Time off good for recovering Penguins | 06/01/2013 10:47 AM

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The time off between games has been a blessing for a number of the Penguin players.

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Impact

Chris Kunitz seems to have benefited from the break as he reported that an unspecified injury he sustained in the Ottawa series had improved. Evgeni Malkin is also believed to be feeling better as his shoulder injury is also less bothersome. This is good news for Pittsburgh supporters and owners of Malkin and Kunitz in playoff pools.

Chris Kunitz returns to practice Thursday | 05/30/2013 2:11 PM

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Chris Kunitz was back at practice Thursday.

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Impact

He skated on his regular line with Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis in the session. Kunitz is believed to be dealing with an unspecified ailment that has prevented him from practicing in a couple of practices. However, it looks like he's OK to keep playing.

Chris Kunitz skips Wednesday's practice | 05/29/2013 11:51 AM

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Chris Kunitz didn't take part in Wednesday's practice.

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Impact

He was the only played absent from the session and he wasn't on the ice Sunday either. Kunitz may be banged up heading into the Eastern Conference Finals, but we still expect him to play this weekend in Game 1 against Boston. We'll let you know if we hear otherwise though.

Chris Kunitz misses Sunday's skate | 05/27/2013 10:46 AM

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Chris Kunitz skipped Sunday's practice.

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Impact

Kunitz might be playing with an injury sustained during Game 4. Either way, he's expected to be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Kunitz returns to Crosby's line at practice | 05/17/2013 10:14 AM

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Chris Kunitz was reunited with Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis at Thursday's practice.

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Impact

"I'm sure [coach Dan Bylsma] is pretty comfortable with us because we've played together for so long," said Crosby. The move sent Jarome Iginla back to the right side with Evgeni Malkin and James Neal. These may be the line combinations that Bylsma chooses to go with in Game 2 versus Ottawa Friday night.

Kunitz, Malkin pace Pens to Gm 1 win vs. Sens | 05/14/2013 10:40 PM

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Chris Kunitz and Evgeni Malkin generated a goal and an assist each in Pittsburgh's Game 1 victory against Ottawa to open Round 2 of the playoffs.

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Impact

Kunitz helped set up Malkin's game-winning goal just past the midway point of the first period, prior to netting his third marker of the postseason on a power play late in the second frame. Malkin also earned an assist on a man advantage tally by defenseman Paul Martin. Pascal Dupuis potted a shorthanded goal in the third period to finish Tuesday night's scoring. Jarome Iginla, Brenden Morrow, Doug Murray, Kris Letang and James Neal collected an assist each in the contest. Neal was also assessed three minor penalties in Game 1.

Life as Pens' Chris Kunitz has to be good | 05/12/2013 11:49 AM

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Pittsburgh left winger Chris Kunitz is in the enviable position of being wanted as a linemate by two of the finest centers in NHL history.

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Impact

Both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin would like Kunitz to be their left winger for the remainder of the playoffs. Kunitz has spent a lot of his Pittsburgh career playing alongside Crosby, including most of this season as Crosby ran up 56 points en route to being a finalist for the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player. Last season, when Crosby missed a lot of games because of injury, Kunitz played on a line with Malkin, who won the NHL scoring title and Hart Trophy, and right winger James Neal. "It's a good problem to have when you get to play with either one of those guys," Kunitz said of coach Dan Bylsma's decisions on line combinations. "Throughout my years in Pittsburgh, I've had a chance to play with both. They're both such elite talents that they make players around them way better. If you work hard, they're going to reward you with good plays."

Chris Kunitz finally gets on the board | 05/06/2013 12:40 PM

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Chris Kunitz netted a pair of power-play goals, including the game winner in overtime, to give Pittsburgh a 2-1 series lead against the Islanders.

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Impact

He also had an assist and five shots in the contest. Kunitz enjoyed one of his better regular seasons despite the lockout-shortened schedule and he seems to have rediscovered that touch after a sluggish start to the playoffs.

Kunitz might start with Malkin-Neal combo | 04/29/2013 12:45 PM

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Chris Kunitz skated alongside Evgeni Malkin and James Neal in Saturday's finale against Carolina and he may start the playoffs there as well.

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Impact

Even if Sidney Crosby is available for Game 1 Wednesday night against the New York Islanders, Kunitz may remain with Malkin and Neal. If that were to happen then Jarome Iginla would joined Crosby and Pascal Dupuis.

Chris Kunitz to play with Malkin and Iginla | 04/09/2013 9:35 AM

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Chris Kunitz joined Jarome Iginla and Evgeni Malkin on Pittsburgh's top line during Monday's practice.

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Impact

"We immediately had some comfort level putting Chris on that line with Geno," coach Dan Bylsma said. "That's what we'll definitely be seeing going forward, starting in Carolina." James Neal is out with a concussion and Sidney Crosby is sidelined with broken jaw, so the decision to move Kunitz up wasn't a difficult one to make. He has amassed 20 goals and 46 points in 39 contests this season.

He moved into second place in the league scoring race with 39 points in 28 matches. His linemate Sidney Crosby sits in first place with 47 points (12 goals, 35 assists) this campaign. Kunitz also leads the NHL with a plus-23 rating. He is enjoying a fantastic year and should be started in all formats.

C.Kunitz explodes for 5 pts in win over NYI | 03/10/2013 9:41 PM

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Chris Kunitz enjoyed a phenomenal night as he scored three goals and added two assists in the Penguins 6-1 win over the New York Islanders.

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Impact

The combination of Kunitz and Sidney Crosby was unstoppable on this night, as Crosby racked up five assists by counting on every play that Kunitz did. James Neal got in on the fun with a goal and two assists while Pascal Dupuis scored twice and Kris Letang registered a pair of helpers.

Kunitz makes Pens' stars play better | 03/09/2013 11:45 AM

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Chris Kunitz seems to have the Midas Touch when it comes to bringing out the best in the Penguins' star players.

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Impact

Both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have enjoyed their best succeeses with Kunitz on their left side. For his part, Crosby loves playing with Kunitz. "He has a consistency about him," Crosby said. "He just does so many little things, maybe things that people don't always realize. He has the ability to create space for you. He is so good on the forecheck, and he's got that ability to use it to force turnovers and to open things up for me. And you know he's always going to the net." Look for Kunitz, who is third in NHL scoring with 31 points, to continue playing with Sid the Kid.

Chris Kunitz has career-high points streak | 03/08/2013 11:07 AM

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Chris Kunitz is in the midst of a career-high seven game points streak.

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Impact

He also has a personal-best five-game goal-scoring streak. It helps when you're on the same line as Sidney Crosby. "Chris does a lot of little things well, to be a good complementary guy to play with," coach Dan Bylsma said. "He goes hard to the net, he forces turnovers, he's a physical guy. And, maybe more so this year than others, he's moved into that slot area and been a weapon with his shot and being open in that area. He's done that really well." He has 14 goals and 17 assists, and he is a very strong play right now.

Chris Kunitz continues dream season | 03/08/2013 12:25 AM

News

Chris Kunitz scored a pair of goals and added an assist for the Penguins in a 5-4 comeback win over Philadelphia Thursday night.

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Impact

Playing the wing alongside the best passer in the world certainly has its advantages, as Kunitz stands sixth in the NHL with 14 goals and fourth with 31 points. James Neal, Tyler Kennedy and Pascal Dupuis all tallied for the Pens while Crosby recorded three assists in the win.

Chris Kunitz gets goal in win Monday | 03/05/2013 12:21 AM

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Chris Kunitz potted a goal in a 4-3 win over the Lightning on Monday night.

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Impact

The physical Pittsburgh winger has been on fire this season playing once again alongside Sidney Crosby (a goal and an assist tonight). With the marker tonight, Kunitz now has 12 goals and 28 points in 23 games in this 48-game shortened season.

Chris Kunitz helps Penguins beat Canadiens | 03/02/2013 11:08 PM

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Chris Kunitz scored two goals and registered an assist in Pittsburgh's 7-6 overtime victory on Saturday.

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Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists, giving him 34 points in just 22 games. Brandon Sutter and Matt Cooke each scored twice for the Penguins. Beau Bennett, Simon Despres, Deryk Engelland, James Neal, and Brooks Orpik each registered an assist.

Chris Kunitz scores lone Pens goal in loss | 02/28/2013 11:29 PM

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Chris Kunitz scored the only Pittsburgh goal in a 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes Thursday night.

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Kunitz is enjoying a fantastic season and although playing alongside Sidney Crosby has something to do with it, he deserves credit for the production he registered. Both Crosby and Matt Niskanen drew assists on the marker.

Chris Kunitz pots seventh in win | 02/22/2013 10:40 PM

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Chris Kunitz potted a goal as the Penguins defeated the Panthers on Friday night 3-1.

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Kunitz has built on his career-best 2011-12 campaign with seven goals and 20 points in 18 games this year. As such, he's well worth starting every night while he's on this roll. Matt Niskanen and Dustin Jeffrey had the other markers. Five different Penguins had assists.

Chris Kunitz credits Crosby with torrid start | 02/06/2013 1:05 PM

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Chris Kunitz has enjoyed a productive start to the 2013 campaign and he credits Sidney Crosby with his early success.

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"I'm fortunate enough to be getting points," Kunitz said. "It's a tribute to playing with Sid. He's such a dominant player. When the puck is in his hands right now, good things are happening." He has recorded six goals, with four coming in Sunday's win over Washington, and 12 points in 10 games. The physical Pittsburgh winger also has been credited with 26 hits this year.

Scoring change gives Kunitz 4th goal Sunday | 02/04/2013 6:48 PM

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As it turned out, Chris Kunitz scored four goals on Sunday.

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Kunitz was originally credited with a hat trick, but the Pittsburgh Penguins have since awarded Kunitz the Penguins' opening goal of the contest. Paul Martin was originally credited with that goal and Sidney Crosby was given the lone assist. Martin and Crosby now both have assists on Kunitz's goal. This is the first time that a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins have netted four goals in a single game since Jaromir Jagr in Oct 14, 2000.

C. Kunitz is named the 2nd star of the week | 02/04/2013 2:40 PM

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Chris Kunitz is the second star of the week.

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Kunitz had four goals and seven points in four contests last week. He got off to a slow start, but heated up over the weekend and recorded a hat trick on Sunday.

Chris Kunitz nets a hat trick for Penguins | 02/03/2013 4:29 PM

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Chris Kunitz collected a hat trick during the Pittsburgh Penguins' 6-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

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It appeared that he would be robbed of the trio when credit from an earlier goal was taken away, but Kunitz scored one later on anyway. The rugged forward found the net on all three of his shots. It's been a huge weekend for him overall, as he had a goal and two assists on Saturday.

Kunitz is game-time decision Saturday | 02/02/2013 12:20 PM

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Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma stated that Chris Kunitz (flu) will be a game time decision Saturday.

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As the game starts in a few hours we should know if Kunitz will play after the pre-game skate.

Chris Kunitz (illness) should play Thursday | 01/31/2013 2:51 PM

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Chris Kunitz didn't participate in Thursday's morning skate, but he's expected to suit up against the New York Rangers.

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Coach Dan Bylsma said Kunitz was feeling a "little bit under the weather." The Penguins winger has one goal and three assists, with 20 hits, in six games this season.

Kunitz set to play with Crosby, Dupuis again | 01/08/2013 3:58 PM

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Chris Kunitz is projected to play alongside Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis this season.

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Coach Dan Bylsma discussed his thoughts on some line combinations on Monday and said Kunitz would return to play with Crosby after he played alongside Evgeni Malkin for the majority of the 2011-12 campaign. The trio of Kunitz, Crosby and Dupuis played together in 2010-11.